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Christ, the High Priest
Appointed and called by God - Heb 3:1,2; 5:4,5
After the order of Melchizedek - Ps 110:4; Heb 5:6; 6:20; 7:15,17
Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests - Heb 7:11,16,22; 8:1,2,6
Consecrated with an oath - Heb 7:20,21
Has an unchangeable priesthood - Heb 7:23,28
Is of unblemished purity - Heb 7:26,28
Faithful - Heb 3:2
Needed no sacrifice for himself - Heb 7:27
Offered himself a sacrifice - Heb 9:14,26
His sacrifice superior to all others - Heb 9:13,14,23
Offered sacrifice but once - Heb 7:27; 9:25,26
Made reconciliation - Heb 2:17
Obtained redemption for us - Heb 9:12
Entered into heaven - Heb 4:14; 10:12
Sympathises with those who are tempted - Heb 2:18; 4:15
On his throne - Zec 6:13
Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness - Heb 4:14
Typified
- Melchizedek
- Ge 14:18-20- Aaron, &c
- Ex 40:12-15 Next Topic (Christ, the King)